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No. 0127 · Generation I · Kanto

Pinsir

The Stag Beetle Pokémon

TL;DR. Pinsir is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.

Bug

If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.

Height1.5 m

Weight55.0 kg

AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Mold Breaker

HiddenMoxie

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 125

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 85

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Bug-types.

125 base Attack, Pinsir's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 92 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Pinsir in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pinsir reaches 2,959 CP at level 40 and 3,385 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack238

GO Defense182

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,959

Max CP (L50)3,345

Best buddy (L51)3,385

Raid catch CP 1,613–1,690 (L20). Weather boosted 2,016–2,113 (L25).

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Competitive

Pinsir in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pinsir across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #563 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #563 75.6 score

Ultra League #502 73.4 score

Master League #225 61.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Pinsir.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pinsir, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Pinsir?

Pinsir is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Pinsir weak to?

Pinsir takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Pinsir resistant to?

Pinsir resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Pinsir evolve?

Pinsir evolves into Mega Pinsir (Mega Evolve with Pinsirite (battle-only)).

What generation is Pinsir from?

Pinsir was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0127.

What are Pinsir's base stats?

Pinsir has HP 65, Attack 125, Defense 100, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 70, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Pinsir's abilities?

Pinsir can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.

Is Pinsir legendary or mythical?

No. Pinsir is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Pinsir's best stat?

Pinsir's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 7th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Pinsir good?

Pinsir has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Pinsir

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Pinsir as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Pinsir in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pinsir in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Pinsir in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Pinsir 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pinsir is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Ground

Comparison

Pinsir vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Pinsir	Bug avg	Difference
HP	65	57	+8
Attack	125	68	+57
Defense	100	69	+31
Special Attack	55	57	-2
Special Defense	70	64	+6
Speed	85	60	+25
Total	500	375	+125

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Game appearances

Pinsir appears in 37 games.

Every mainline release where Pinsir is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Pinsir in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.

Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 229

Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15

Blue, LeafGreen, green-japan

Celadon City Prize CornerKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Middle

Yellow

Celadon City Prize CornerKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 West

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike

Black, White

Unova Route 12

White 2

Lostlorn ForestLostlorn Forest Hidden GrottoUnova Route 12

Friend Safari BugKalos Route 12

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Exeggutor IslandLush Jungle NorthLush Jungle SouthLush Jungle WestPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island ReachedPoni Grove

Sun, Moon

Lush Jungle NorthPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island ReachedPoni Grove

Citadark Isle 2F

Friend Safari Bug

Black 2

Lostlorn Forest Hidden Grotto

Pokémon anime